Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2375

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Acanthaceae

Family ja: キツネノマゴ

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Description en: Genus of approximately 30 species of woody-based perennials and evergreen shrubs occurring in forest and scrub in tropical Asia. They are cultivated for their tubular, 5-lobed flowers, which are produced in terminal or axillary spikes or panicles in winter. The leaves are opposite, lance-shaped to broadly ovate, simple, entire or toothed, and often prominently veined. In frost-prone regions, grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, or as houseplants. In humid, subtropical climates, they may be grown outdoors and are particularly useful in a lightly shaded border.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in late spring or early summer.

Pests en: Whiteflies may be troublesome under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41